This course has been designed in consultation with employers to enhance your engineering skills and knowledge. Studies are work based, meaning that what you learn is relevant to your current role.The Higher Apprenticeship version of the course incorporates academic study supplemented by work-based learning and additional vocational awards.

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How you learn

Our industry links ensure fantastic opportunities for all of our undergraduates. In this video, employers and students talk about the benefits of taking a placement year.

You engage in a variety of learning activities as you progress through the course. At level 4, the work-based learning module may take the form of reverse engineering a particular piece of equipment or plant and at level 5 it could involve the redesign or development of equipment, process or plant. The academic component is designed to help develop your skills in planning, monitoring and evaluating a significant piece of individual work and ensuring that you gain as much from the experience as possible.

Course leaders and tutors

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Applied learning

Live projects

The Integrated Foundation Degree has been developed in conjunction with industrial partners, JCB and Rolls-Royce to name but two. The majority of the students undertaking this course will be in employment as there is substantial work related learning undertaken within the course, which will enhance your personal and professional skills. You will be encouraged to keep a personal development portfolio record as evidence of the learning undertaken. Business operations and employability are covered throughout the course providing you with the skills and knowledge to build a successful engineering career. Networking opportunities The course is run as a partnership with Derby College and North Lindsey College, allowing you to benefit from the combined resources and experience of the three institutions.

Entry requirements

All students

Typically you need a GCSE grade C or above in English and mathematics or an equivalent qualification, plus one from

An A-level pass or two AS level passes in a relevant science or technology subject

• A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Diploma in a science or technology-based subject

• A pass in the preparatory year of the Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics or another suitable science or technology-based foundation or access course containing an appropriate level of mathematics, with an overall average mark of at least 40 per cent

If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Additional information for EU/International students

This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, contact our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.

Fees and funding

Home/EU students

The tuition fee for UK/EU students starting study in 2018/19 are dependent on the attendance method and place of study. Please contact us for more information.

† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.

Financial support for home/EU students

How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.

Additional course costs

This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

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How do I apply?

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Why not come to our next open day? Open days are the perfect place to talk to staff and students, visit our campuses and get all the information you need. Alternatively, feel free to ask us a question.